Zorol Barthley, WICB cricket operations chief, was recently in Malyasia, Singapore and India and yesterday he confirmed they had entered into a lucrative arrangement with the Board for Cricket Control of India.
Australia, the third team in the tournament, will also receive US$1 million for matches against the Indians.
"We will have two matches against India and for both matches the appearance fees will be US$1 million. That obviously means we will have US$2 million," Barthley said from his office in Antigua. "There is further incentive. If we make it into the final, there is another payment of US$1 million.
"We are still having some last-minute negotiations, about sponsorship, but I can confirm the payment system is in place."
The Super Series was originally to be played between West Indies and India in the United States and Canada but was scrapped because of inadequate venues in America and the unavailability of grounds in Toronto.
"The WICB is happy with the arrangements in place and we are pleased to be working closely with the Indian board," Barthley said. "It is a series we have been looking forward to and it will give our players a chance to get some solid preparation ahead of the Champions Trophy in India in November."
The matches will be played from September 12 to 24 at the Kinrara Oval which will have a facelift, as US$4 million in lights will be installed, paid for by the Indians.
The tri-series was conceived by India and managed by Australia, whose board is in charge of the event management and media accreditation. The pitches are to be prepared by Cricket Australia-assigned curators.
With temporary stands also planned, the Kinrara Oval is set to have a capacity of close to 8 000. All seven games will be day-night affairs.
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